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Lower your cloud bill with these AWS cost control tips

Without an AWS cost management strategy in place, cloud bills can spiral out of control. Explore these tools and best practices to optimize your AWS spending.

By Sara Grier • Feb. 19, 2020

Is the cloud’s shared responsibility model broken?

An organization that doesn't fully participate -- or even understand -- its role in securing its data in the public cloud takes unnecessary risks. You need to do your part.

By Will Kelly • Feb. 19, 2020

Test your knowledge of vRealize Suite components updates

VMware's vRealize Suite continues to evolve with new updates to popular components. Find out how well you've kept up with the latest developments in vRealize Suite 2019.

By Stefani Muñoz • Feb. 18, 2020

Amazon grocery strategy could shake up food retail industry

Amazon is a small player in the grocery store industry but one with increasing influence. It already has considerable technical innovations under its belt that have forced competitors to respond.

By Stan Gibson • Feb. 18, 2020

Google adds single-tenant cloud options to court enterprises

Google Cloud has added more features to its single-tenant cloud deployment option, such as live migration for Windows BYOL scenarios, that cater to the needs of certain workloads.

By Chris Kanaracus • Feb. 14, 2020

Use these CloudWatch features to improve AWS app monitoring

Amazon CloudWatch ServiceLens, Synthetics and Contributor Insights give users more ways to monitor their AWS applications. Find out how these features work before you get started.

By Ernesto Marquez • Feb. 14, 2020

Oracle-Microsoft partnership to connect clouds expands to EU

Oracle and Microsoft have added to their cloud interconnect strategy with the addition of a high-speed, private connection between Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Azure in the EU.

By Chris Kanaracus • Feb. 12, 2020

AWS Local Zones offers low latency, with clear limitations

Get to know Local Zones, the AWS infrastructure deployment service built for customers that need to run low-latency applications in specific areas far from AWS Regions.

By Ofir Nachmani • Feb. 12, 2020

Compare cloud migration services for data and server needs

A cloud migration can be stressful, especially when it comes to getting started. Services are available to assist with the task, so here's where to turn.

By Kurt Marko • Feb. 11, 2020

Maintain multi-cloud security parity with these practices

Establish consistent security measures across distributed environments. Automate configuration management and increase monitoring and training to reduce multi-cloud vulnerabilities.

By Zachary Flower • Feb. 7, 2020

The hybrid cloud challenge CIOs need to address

Your IT team needs a standardized approach to application development to truly benefit from a hybrid cloud. Containers and Kubernetes may be the key to making that happen.

By Tom Nolle • Feb. 6, 2020

How to carefully plan a database migration to the cloud

Plenty of organizations decide to migrate databases to the cloud. Is it the right move? Consider application type, provider lock-in and the appeal of cloud-specific features.

By George Lawton • Feb. 6, 2020

Good cloud migration planning helps avert downtime

Is your on-premises application ready to function in the cloud? The right preparation will help you to avoid downtime during a cloud migration.

By Stephen Bigelow • Feb. 5, 2020

HPE buys Scytale to hone cloud-native security chops

HPE has scooped up Scytale, a startup that has developed a cloud-native security framework for highly distributed applications. While most enterprises don't need such capabilities today, HPE has taken a step that could serve them down the road.

By Chris Kanaracus • Feb. 4, 2020

Amazon’s environmental impact delivers climate change concerns

Consumers are accustomed to free and fast delivery from Amazon and other e-tailers, but the convenience of online shopping comes at a cost to the environment.

By Mary Pratt • Feb. 4, 2020

Is it time to consider a cloud exit strategy?

Cloud repatriation -- or a cloud exit, as it is sometimes called -- is probably not a good choice in most situations. Sometimes, however, it's exactly the right thing to do.

By Alan Earls • Feb. 4, 2020

4 common cloud migration challenges and how to avoid them

Ready to move to the cloud? Review these common mistakes users tend to make when moving data, and avoid them during your cloud migration.

By Alan Earls • Feb. 3, 2020

How to build a successful cloud migration plan in 3 steps

Migrating to the cloud is not a simple task. Not all workloads benefit from the move, so hammer out a solid cloud migration strategy first.

By Brien Posey • Feb. 3, 2020

IBM CEO shakeup puts technologist Krishna at Big Blue’s helm

Longtime executive Arvind Krishna will replace IBM CEO Ginni Rometty and Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst has been named IBM president. Analysts expect them to make AI acquisitions.

By Chris Kanaracus, Ed Scannell • Jan. 31, 2020

5 tips to optimize your hybrid cloud management

Hybrid can be an appealing -- yet daunting -- cloud architecture for IT teams looking for flexibility. Review these five best practices to ensure you maximize the benefits without compromising your workloads.

By Chris Tozzi • Jan. 31, 2020

Get a handle on AWS costs with these tips and tools

It's normal for your AWS bill to fluctuate, but don't let it spike for the wrong reasons. Take these steps to avoid unnecessary charges and keep your cloud costs in check.

By Alastair Cooke • Jan. 31, 2020

Multi-cloud adoption is the future, so be prepared

The move towards multi-cloud is imminent for most enterprises, according to IDC. Find out what this means for organizations and how they will need to adapt.

By Sara Grier • Jan. 29, 2020

Establish cloud visibility with Azure monitoring tools

Learn about the various monitoring services available on the Azure cloud platform. Use these tools for application performance metrics, data analytics and other insights.

By Sarah Neenan • Jan. 29, 2020

Learn best practices for cloud automation on Microsoft Azure

Check out these best practices for workload automation on Microsoft Azure. Review the tools and techniques that can free your IT team to focus on more important responsibilities.

By Trevor Jones • Jan. 28, 2020

A look at AWS antipatterns: What not to do in the cloud

In this Q&A, Clive Harber, co-author of "Implementing Cloud Design Patterns for AWS," breaks down why traditional enterprises sometimes struggle to establish efficient cloud design patterns.

By Ryan Dowd • Jan. 27, 2020